A move overseas can be stressful for the whole family and especially for pets. Using a pet transport specialist will ensure your dog or cat has the best possible travel experience.

Before deciding to take your pet with you overseas, remember to consider the welfare of the pet. If your pet is very old, relocating could be really stressful for them. Also, sensitive pets may struggle with differences in the climate.

You’ll need a pet passport for your furry friend, which will require it to be micro-chipped and have a rabies vaccination at least 30 days before departure. Then you’ll need a fit-to-fly certificate from the vet as close as possible to the departure date. Your vet will issue the passport for your pet.

There are multitude of variables to consider when moving pets overseas, a pet transport specialist will simply take those concerns and hassles away – helping with the paperwork, flights, custom clearance and veterinary requirements.

When choosing a pet transport company, they should be a member of the Independent Pet & Animal Transport Association (IPATA) or have a similar recognised accreditation. Such organisations set out the standards and ethics they must follow when transporting animals, and generally involve some sort of monitoring of its members.

We can provide recommended pet transport specialists. Simply complete the contact form opposite, with details of your requirements.